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      Coursera Project Network

      Retrieve Data using Single-Table SQL Queries

      Skills you'll gain: SQL, Query Languages, Data Access, Database Software, Relational Databases, Data Manipulation, Problem Solving

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      333 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Instituto TecnolĂłgico de AeronĂĄutica

      Controle Usando a Resposta em FrequĂȘncia

      Skills you'll gain: Control Systems, Process Control, Automation Engineering, Design Specifications, System Design and Implementation, Engineering Analysis, Performance Tuning, Engineering Calculations, Simulation and Simulation Software, Mathematical Modeling

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      162 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      IBM

      IBM COBOL Software Development Process

      Skills you'll gain: Software Development Life Cycle, z/OS, COBOL (Programming Language), Unit Testing, Systems Analysis, Systems Development, Pseudocode, Software Development Methodologies, Agile Methodology, Software Development, Software Design, Systems Architecture, Mainframe Computing, Programming Principles, Scrum (Software Development), Test Planning

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      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      55 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Macquarie University

      Global sustainability and corporate social responsibility: Be sustainable

      Skills you'll gain: Business Ethics, Corporate Sustainability, Sustainable Business, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Sustainable Development, Governance, Corporate Strategy, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Business Strategies, Supply Chain, Organizational Structure

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      454 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of California San Diego

      Deploying Machine Learning Models

      Skills you'll gain: Data Manipulation, Applied Machine Learning, Flask (Web Framework), Application Deployment, Django (Web Framework), Web Applications, Data Processing, Predictive Modeling, Machine Learning, Regression Analysis, Python Programming

      3.5
      Rating, 3.5 out of 5 stars
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      51 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Universidad de los Andes

      Emprendimiento y métodos ågiles de desarrollo en videojuegos

      Skills you'll gain: Scrum (Software Development), Value Propositions, Sprint Retrospectives, Business Modeling, Video Game Development, Agile Methodology, Presentations, Entrepreneurship, Game Design, Target Audience, Sprint Planning, Target Market, Agile Project Management, Persona Development, Market Opportunities, Product Testing

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      53 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      IESE Business School

      Operations Management

      Skills you'll gain: Operations Management, Process Improvement, Performance Improvement, Process Design, Process Analysis, Inventory Management, Business Operations, Operational Analysis, Organizational Strategy, Operational Efficiency, Inventory Management System, Business Process, Workflow Management, Strategic Decision-Making, Capacity Management, Prioritization, Service Level, Resource Utilization, Innovation

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      6 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      IBM

      Introduction to Mobile App Development

      Skills you'll gain: Mobile Development, Mobile Development Tools, iOS Development, Flutter (Software), Integrated Development Environments, Apple iOS, Android Studio, Application Development, Swift Programming, React Native, Apple Xcode, Application Frameworks, Web Applications, Cross Platform Development, Software Testing, Cloud Hosting, Data Management

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      153 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      Understand Best Practices with Canvas

      Skills you'll gain: Course Development, Learning Management Systems, Information Architecture, Content Management, Design

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      33 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      LearnQuest

      Java Servlet Pages (JSPs)

      Skills you'll gain: Java Platform Enterprise Edition (J2EE), Scripting, Application Servers, Javascript and jQuery, Java, Apache Tomcat, Server Side, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Web Applications, Model View Controller

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      93 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      NIIT

      Building High Quality User Experience Using Material UI

      Skills you'll gain: Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), UI Components, Front-End Web Development, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Web Design, React.js, Responsive Web Design, User Centered Design, Javascript

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      Rating, 1.7 out of 5 stars
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      6 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Microsoft

      Advanced AI and Machine Learning Techniques and Capstone

      Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Responsible AI, Applied Machine Learning, Data Ethics, Machine Learning Methods, Scalability, Machine Learning, Distributed Computing, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Ethical Standards And Conduct, Microsoft Azure, Information Privacy

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      24 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    In summary, here are 10 of our most popular instructional design courses

    • Retrieve Data using Single-Table SQL Queries: Coursera Project Network
    • Controle Usando a Resposta em FrequĂȘncia: Instituto TecnolĂłgico de AeronĂĄutica
    • IBM COBOL Software Development Process: IBM
    • Global sustainability and corporate social responsibility: Be sustainable: Macquarie University
    • Deploying Machine Learning Models: University of California San Diego
    • Emprendimiento y mĂ©todos ĂĄgiles de desarrollo en videojuegos: Universidad de los Andes
    • Operations Management: IESE Business School
    • Introduction to Mobile App Development: IBM
    • Understand Best Practices with Canvas: Coursera Project Network
    • Java Servlet Pages (JSPs): LearnQuest

    Why Learn Instructional Design?

    Instructional design focuses on developing educational content and experiences that help people learn effectively—whether in classrooms, online platforms, or workplace training. It blends learning science, curriculum development, and digital tools to support meaningful outcomes. Learning instructional design can prepare you to create engaging learning solutions across education, business, and nonprofit sectors.

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